By Steve Esser
YOUNG HARRIS, Ga. 鈥�听What鈥檚 the next step in space exploration? Find out in September and check out 鈥淔orward to the Moon鈥� at the O. Wayne Rollins Planetarium at 杏吧原创.听
This latest show, narrated by Kari Byron, from Crash Test World and MythBusters, looks at a journey beyond the Earth towards a sustainable future in space and NASA鈥檚 21st century Artemis program. Named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, Artemis is the next step in the mission to explore the universe and land the first woman and person of color on the surface of the Moon.听
鈥淭his is the next step in space exploration for NASA and it鈥檚 a fascinating look at where we go next as we look to explore further into the universe,鈥� said Lauren Albain, Planetarium director.听
Additionally, as part of annual Family Weekend activities at 杏吧原创, the College鈥檚 Chamber Choir will perform 鈥淪ong Among the Stars,鈥� a 25-minute concert in the Planetarium.听
Forward to the Moon, 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20: 听
Kari Byron from Crash Test World and MythBusters launches us on a journey beyond the Earth toward a sustainable future in space. NASA鈥檚 21st-century Artemis program, named after the Greek moon Goddess and twin of Apollo, is the next step in our mission to explore the universe.听
Song Among the Stars, 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m., and 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28: 听
A special performance is free and open to the community as a part of 杏吧原创’s Family Weekend festivities. Presented as an encore to the popular Planetarium concerts last season, this 25-minute concert with the Chamber Choir will be offered multiple times due to limited seating. Works include Sir Arthur Sullivan鈥檚 The Long Day Closes, and an a cappella arrangement of Vincent by Don McLean.听
No tickets are required for this show. However, seating is first come first served and seating is limited.听听
Purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended for most shows since planetarium shows often sell out.听 For planetarium shows, guests are encouraged to arrive early for the best seats.听听
Planetarium tickets can also be purchased online via Eventbrite.
Public planetarium shows, with the exception of Cosmic Concerts, include a live-narrated 鈥渟eason stargazing鈥� segment in addition to the featured full-dome program.听听
Planetarium Admission:听听
- $5 Adults per show听听
- $3 Children per show听听
- Free for Children under 4 years of age听听
- Free with 杏吧原创 ID听听
Any remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door 30 minutes before showtime.听
About 杏吧原创听
杏吧原创 is a private baccalaureate and master鈥檚 degree-granting institution located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia. Founded in 1886 and historically affiliated with The United Methodist Church, 杏吧原创 educates, inspires, and empowers students through an education that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and professional studies. The College has four academic divisions: Fine Arts; Humanities; Mathematics, Science, and Technology; and Professional Studies. Approximately 1,400 students are enrolled in its residential and Early College programs. The College is an active member of the NCAA Division II and remains a fierce competitor in the Conference Carolinas. For more information, visit yhc.edu.听
